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Iranian missile and drone attacks hit Kuwait, killing one and injuring dozens
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait on June 1 and 3, killing one and causing significant damage, Kuwait said.
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SoftBank surpasses Toyota as Japan's top company; Kioxia briefly takes second place
SoftBank's shares jumped June 1 to push its market value past Toyota's for the first time in over 20 years, while Kioxia briefly claimed second place on June 3.
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DBS to open 18 new wealth centres and upgrade 36 across Asia-Pacific by 2027
DBS Group Holdings announced plans to open 18 new and upgrade 36 existing wealth centres across Asia-Pacific by end of 2027.
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Australians now need over A$1 million to retire comfortably amid rising inflation
Australians say they need more than A$1 million to retire comfortably, up A$183,000 in a year due to inflation and living costs, a recent survey shows.
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Germany beats Finland 4-0 in final home friendly before World Cup
Germany defeated Finland 4-0 in Mainz on May 31 in their last home match before the World Cup.
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Euphoria ends with Season 3 finale featuring Rue's death from overdose
HBO aired Euphoria’s Season 3 finale Sunday, May 31, ending the series with Rue’s fatal overdose in a 93-minute episode.
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Qualifier Maja Chwalinska reaches French Open final at age 24 after defeating Diana Shnaider
Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska advanced to her first Grand Slam final by beating Diana Shnaider 7-6(4) 6-4 at the 2026 French Open.
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British man Vickrum Digwa jailed for life for Southampton student murder
Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced to life with minimum 20-21 years for murdering 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton.
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Russia fires record 8,150 long-range drones at Ukraine in May 2026
Russia launched a record 8,150 long-range drones and 211 missiles at Ukraine in May 2026, escalating attacks after a brief ceasefire.
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Florida files first state lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over ChatGPT safety concerns
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an 83-page lawsuit accusing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of endangering public safety through ChatGPT.
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Two killed in Kenyan protests against US Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia Airbase
Two people died during protests in Nanyuki over a US plan to build an Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya.
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UK cleared of paying Rwanda over scrapped asylum deportation scheme, court rules
The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled the UK owes no further payments to Rwanda over a failed asylum deportation deal.
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Nvidia launches Vera Rubin AI chip with OpenAI and Anthropic among first customers
Nvidia announced full production of its Vera Rubin AI platform and revealed OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX as early customers at Computex Taipei.
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ASUS unveils ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld with 7.4-inch OLED and AR glasses bundle
ASUS launched the ROG Xbox Ally X20 limited edition handheld gaming PC with a 7.4-inch 120Hz OLED screen and ROG XReal AR glasses bundle on June 1.
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Iran suspends US talks, threatens Strait of Hormuz amid Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Iran halted negotiations with the US June 1, citing Israeli attacks on Lebanon and demanding a ceasefire including Lebanon.
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Anthropic confidentially files for US IPO ahead of SpaceX and OpenAI
Anthropic has confidentially filed for a US IPO planned for 2026 after raising $65 billion in funding and valuing the company at $965 billion.
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Japan's Defense Minister Koizumi rejects 'new militarism' claims, criticizes China's military growth
Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi denied claims of 'new militarism' and condemned China’s military expansion at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, 2026.
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President Tharman to make first state visit by Singapore head of state to Tanzania June 8-10
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make the first state visit by a Singapore head of state to Tanzania from June 8 to 10, 2026.
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South Korea's May Exports Soar 53%, Driven by AI Semiconductor Surge
South Korea's May 2026 exports jumped 53.2% year-on-year to a record $87.75 billion led by a 169.4% rise in semiconductor shipments.
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Lim Guan Eng questions lack of open tender for Penang land reclamation project
DAP assemblyman Lim Guan Eng demands explanation for no open tender on 70-acre Karpal Singh Drive reclamation project in Penang.
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Malaysia launches phased rollout of New Structure MyKad with enhanced security features
Malaysia began rolling out the New Structure MyKad, featuring 53 security elements, at 19 offices starting June 2026.
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IT consultant loses RM1.49 million in Facebook-linked cryptocurrency scam
A 63-year-old Malaysian IT consultant was cheated out of nearly RM1.5 million in a crypto investment scam promoted on Facebook.
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New Jersey imposes curfew near Newark detention center after protest clashes
Governor Mikie Sherrill imposed a curfew and deployed state police around Newark’s Delaney Hall after clashes between protesters and ICE agents.
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Marcelo Flores ruled out of Canada’s 2026 World Cup squad with torn ACL
Canada’s Marcelo Flores tore his ACL on May 30 and will miss the 2026 World Cup, coach Jesse Marsch confirmed.